BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
8,470 km
5,263 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ GRU
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BLZ GRU
ICAO Code FWCL SBGR
City Blantyre Sao Paulo
Country Malawi Brazil
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,555 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Blantyre, it's 07:13 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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